Network Rail picks Actemium UK for £13m EV charging framework
Actemium UK, part of Vinci Energies, is one of two suppliers chosen to install charging infrastructure at up to 45 Network Rail sites in Wales and the West of England, as the rail operator works towards electrifying its road fleet by 2030.
Network Rail has chosen Actemium UK to help install charging infrastructure for its electric cars and commercial vehicles as part of its road fleet electrification programme, theenergyst.com reports. Actemium, the industry brand of Vinci Energies, has been appointed as one of two suppliers through a new £13 million EV charging framework.
The programme is expected to cover up to 45 sites across Wales and the West of England, including maintenance depots, offices and signalling locations. Charging infrastructure will be tailored to each site, vehicle profile and dwell time, with equipment ranging from 22kW AC chargers to 150kW DC rapid charging.
Actemium UK will provide engineering expertise across its allocated projects, covering site assessment and feasibility through to design, construction, commissioning, handover and staff training.
Julie Woodward, Programme Director at Network Rail, said: "By investing in charging infrastructure across our sites, we're creating the foundations needed for a zero-emission road vehicle fleet, helping reduce carbon emissions while supporting the safe and reliable operation of the railway."
Rafael Carrilho, Sector Manager at Actemium UK, said: "Network Rail operates a diverse road fleet across a large and operationally complex estate in Wales and the West of England, with each location having distinct power demands and operational constraints."
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